I blew my L/U last august and recently found a new (used) johnson (i figured they are the same)
put in a new water pump and got her out on the lake today. forward is now reverse ... neutral is neutral... and reverse is now forward, i would be fine with it but, (great anti-theft device) but I can...
I am having issues with my newly wired kill switch not operating correctly.
Here is the run down,
Engine will start with kill switch in our out
Engine does not kill when lanyard pulled
Engine dies when lanyard pushed in
If i pull the wire that the kill switch is wired into (purple) the...
Pouring foam may be a crucial part of your restoration, as it is required by USCG for all vessels under 21', it may be structural in your boat or just give you piece of mind.
Here is how to pour 2lb or 4lb 1 to 1 mix foam:
Be prepared before hand with all the "mixing" containers you may need I...
Well I have finally done something worthy of this thread (to do with boating :D ) !
I was bedding my bilge with a fresh batch of P/B all going very smoothly.... just about to start tabbing it in when it hit me! Ohh MY GOD I forgot to add catalyst !! I gooped it all off the best I could got...
Im looking for the torque values for my 1969 55hp inline three head.
MN-55ESL690
SN-C6O1666
Im thinking 122"lbs-128"lbs is this correct? If anyone has this motor or similar motor can you let me know as im hoping to get out on the water once or twice more this season.
Fuzzey
Here is a picture of the current set up on the motor.
The pully system I have on is alright but needs to be fully replaced new wire,pullys,springs ect...
So I would rather put in a push pull steering system but have no clue on how to attatch it to the motor..? Any help on how to set it up...
I want to install a tach so I don't over-rev my motor and find the correct prop its a 55hp Johnson (1974 I think). I also have a faria tach (found it cheep on kijiji)
M/N-55ESL
S/N-6601666
I have very little wiring experiance so any help is apreciated.
Would I be better off to order/find a...
I have a sad story indeed...(not really but its a bummer) I recently bought a 64' evinrude knowing it diden't have spark but ran a compression test and tested the gears before buying. When I got home I wanted to make sure there wasn't a fuel prob as well so I pulled the head and turned the motor...
What year is my motor the S/N -C403793
Model#- RKL26S
I need to find some parts anyone know a site to order off of?
I recently got the motor did a compression test before buying and it had 101 & 105 compression. When I got home I pulled the head and I have...
Im refurbishing my boat and had an idea about the bailing/bilge system. Would it work to put auto bailers from a sailboat into a motor boat? It may not be super practicle but It would be good to open up the bailers if it rained or took someones wake over the bow to drain the water out... Would...
So as you may know I have a curved transom... My solution was to cut 2/3 of the way through so it would bend so I could glue and screw it into place. That all went smoothly but I have a new problem. I had filled the cuts with P/B... but as I went under neith I noticed it dident fill fully so I...
Im just getting a working hull for this season. Check out what I have done so far. let me know what you think.
Imagine It was even delivered right into my garage 150$ for boat and Trailer
Bow Shot
A homeade console was added to change it from tiller to remote steering. I will be...
Alright so I found a 64' evinrude big twin that is good all around except for one sure important thing no spark... I want to know if this can be easy to fix and if it is worth buying or if I should forget about it. It has been in storage for the past ten years so it might have less hours than...
